34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 66°
SE
1mph
Low tide
4:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 4:15 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:29 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:004.38:390.45:046:37First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:214.05:273.49:450.49:492.95:036:38First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:003.95:393.810:320.410:592.35:026:38First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:203.95:564.211:100.411:481.65:016:39First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:254.06:174.811:440.45:006:40Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:234.16:425.312:330.812:170.64:596:41Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:174.17:115.91:160.012:500.84:586:42Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:094.17:446.41:59-0.71:241.14:586:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:004.08:206.62:44-1.32:001.44:576:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:553.89:016.73:32-1.62:381.74:566:44Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:553.69:456.64:24-1.73:202.04:556:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:023.45:19-1.64:092.34:546:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:153.46:17-1.35:102.54:536:46Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:343.57:20-0.96:322.74:536:47Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:455.13:423.88:28-0.58:292.74:526:48Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:094.54:344.29:32-0.110:142.24:516:48Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:384.15:154.610:270.211:271.64:506:49Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:583.85:504.911:120.54:506:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:073.76:215.312:231.011:50 AM0.94:496:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:063.66:485.51:080.412:231.34:496:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:553.57:145.71:470.012:521.64:486:52Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:393.57:395.72:21-0.31:191.94:476:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:203.48:065.82:54-0.51:462.14:476:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:013.38:335.83:27-0.62:132.34:466:54New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:443.29:035.74:02-0.62:412.44:466:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:313.29:365.54:40-0.53:112.64:456:55Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:223.15:19-0.43:442.74:456:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:203.16:01-0.24:272.84:446:57Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:213.26:450.05:283.04:446:57Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:113.57:310.26:573.04:446:58First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:384.23:473.88:200.48:552.84:436:59First Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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